Aluminum Extrusions for Dynaco Face Plates

Would anyone know of a source for the Aluminum extrusions used for Dynaco preamplifier face plates. I eliminated several switches in a PAS 3X I upgraded using Mr. Mottram's kits, and would like to make a new face plate to eliminate the unused holes.

Thank you for the replies. I'm a little surprised, but not all of that much, that that stock is no longer available. It seems it would be a generic shape, probably was 40-50 years ago. I knew about the replacement plates that are available but thought I'd like to use the same stock and eliminate a few extra holes.

There is another option depending on the condition of the face plate you could weld the holes up but this would require resurfacing the face plate and more than likely the loss of any factory labeling.Cost and effort would depend what you could do and your resources/connections and could range from cheap to very expensive. Good luck.

Actually the one at fm3zone has a slightly different configuration than the ones at dynakitparts. But still not what I'd like - I can do without the loudness and filter switches but I'd like to keep the monitor switch, along with selector, volume and balance, just no tone controls.

I'm a big fan of Front Panel Express. You can download their free design software and play with it some. Click the buy button in the software, and you get a CNC version in the metal of your choice about a week later. Bit pricey, but they do excellent work and are always improving the product.

They also do bevels and insets and such, oh my ... you can also get inset print, but they do shy away from copyrighted logos. Can't blame them for that.

Last I checked, they don't bend the metal, so you're on your own there. For something like a custom faceplate though, I'd think they're your best bet.

Thanks for the additional suggestions. They all are reasonable possibilities I can consider and could do. But, perhaps practicality is a better choice, I can live with the extra holes(they're not so bad), enjoy the music and look ahead to another project.

Just out of curiosity, what have other people made on their own to replace the Dynaco plates?

I left the stereo/mono switch in place, but left out the lower switches, it really isn't a problem one way or the other, a new panel seems like an interesting project as I have access to a CNC machine and have some 1/32" Ø endmills I can use to label the controls.

You should be able to pick some up locally, or get a small refinishing kit. Razor cut a piece to fit the original front plate and leave the bevel, then just tap out for the controls you'll be keeping. Contact cement or carpet tape to hold it tight.

You can also get hobby size sheets of pebble finish ABS (Parts Express has them), and do an inset panel. Same thing, only different. You can shave and shape the edges with a mini plane.

Interesting ideas to consider, thanks. And, the wood panel face plates are very attractive. I suppose part of the attraction of the Aluminum plate is that it is part of the classic Dynaco look, though I have to say even when I bought the PAS3X kit new in 1968, I didn't like the face plate. I'll probably leave it as is, with the holes empty. The improved sound with the new boards is what is really important to me anyway.

Never tried anything as big as a faceplate, but it should be doable. You'd have to fill the holes first with JB weld, then sand it smooth, as the tape will show any irregularity in the surface below. Once it's on, you can either go for a brush finish, like stainless steel, or swirl it.

I did all but a couple of the knobs on this lil rig like that, and I'm hard pressed to tell which is which.